Imperious Boks kick off Championship campaign by outclassing England
The South African Springboks defeated England 45-21 in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. Despite some early defensive struggles and late lineup changes, the world champions secured a dominant victory.
Why it matters
The match serves as a key indicator of the Springboks' form as they begin their international season without several veteran players.
Two significant changes to the pack sent some nerves through Springbok supporters beforehand but they needn’t have worried as the world champions opened their Nations Championship campaign with an emphatic 45-21 win over England at a joyous Ellis Park on Saturday.
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